Tenn QB Nico Iamaleava transferring to UCLA

[Symphony Steve]

Are you referring to this parody post from No3 (as opposed to On3) or something else.

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There's a parody recruiting site now?

The Beach Boys (well, Brian Wilson) said it best, and yes, it's a blatant excuse to post one of my all-time fave songs by them:

 

[BillSU]

What a set up!!

This move is like something from a Hollywood movie. And guess who is at the receiving end = Belichick. It makes me feel less love for college football and NC. Everything is turning into it's all about the money, but when hasn't it been?

Nico Iamaleava has a legacy, a bad one, and his agent and family, (his father), is at the head of the table.

Iamaleava = I am a leavin' = I left Tennessee in the weeds and went into Belichick's arms. I think NC should put its tail between its legs and go hide for a while. But I truly don't think football fans will look upon what just occurred today favorably, or they shouldn't.

NIL and all the money being thrown around for me is asinine, but I better get used to it like everyone else because it is not going away.

 

[TommyA13]

He won’t be heading to UNC

 

[TommyA13]

Cuse listed at 20/1 to land Iamaleava (which of course most likely won’t happen, just thought I’d share)

 

[SuFTW]

247 gave 100% crystal ball to UNC

This early a guesstimate.

 

[texascpa]

Cuse listed at 20/1 to land Iamaleava (which of course most likely won’t happen, just thought I’d share)

Two things I take from this:

1) Why on Earth would we even be in the discussion after bringing in Collins and Collins being named the starter?

2) We must be doing pretty well with NIL to be even considered for this list.

 

[wfschrec]

Cuse listed at 20/1 to land Iamaleava (which of course most likely won’t happen, just thought I’d share)

My buddy knows a few ND insiders no one at ND wants him.

 

[wfschrec]

I honestly see UCLA as his best shot most rumblings from programs on that list won’t touch him. Tulane won’t pay enough, they couldn’t hold on to Mensah. Rumor has it Nico and several other players started threatening holdouts in Dec to get more NIL for the extra playoff games. This is a trend that will continue but with the SEC putting in their portal restriction it creates an interesting dynamic. SEC teams will focus their NIL budgets on non-SEC transfers driving up the market for those players while simultaneously limiting the market for SEC exiles.

 

[HtownOrange]

North Carolina Out of Nico Iamaleava Chase, Linked to Another Transfer QB

Bill Belichick and North Carolina are reportedly out of the mix for transfer quarterback Nico Iamaleava.

www.si.com

As it stands: Nico plays Tennessee for a bigger payday. Then, UNC plays Nico to secure their real target. Lot's of life lessons to be shared with other players.

Expect the rules to tighten up on breaching NIL deals and forcing re-negotiations after each season. Schools are not endless pots of money, even though we may think that. Even donor fans will demand some controls to ensure performance of the NIL agreements.

It would be fitting if UT sues Nico for the difference between his UT deal and the new UT QB's deal, assuming it exceeds the value of Nico's UT deal. Also, it is likely that all conferences adopt the SEC rule on transfer between conference teams.

 

[wfschrec]

North Carolina Out of Nico Iamaleava Chase, Linked to Another Transfer QB

Bill Belichick and North Carolina are reportedly out of the mix for transfer quarterback Nico Iamaleava.

www.si.com

As it stands: Nico plays Tennessee for a bigger payday. Then, UNC plays Nico to secure their real target. Lot's of life lessons to be shared with other players.

Expect the rules to tighten up on breaching NIL deals and forcing re-negotiations after each season. Schools are not endless pots of money, even though we may think that. Even donor fans will demand some controls to ensure performance of the NIL agreements.

It would be fitting if UT sues Nico for the difference between his UT deal and the new UT QB's deal, assuming it exceeds the value of Nico's UT deal. Also, it is likely that all conferences adopt the SEC rule on transfer between conference teams.

I’m still pissed about Gus Edwards …

 

[Cheriehoop]

North Carolina Out of Nico Iamaleava Chase, Linked to Another Transfer QB

Bill Belichick and North Carolina are reportedly out of the mix for transfer quarterback Nico Iamaleava.

www.si.com

As it stands: Nico plays Tennessee for a bigger payday. Then, UNC plays Nico to secure their real target. Lot's of life lessons to be shared with other players.

Expect the rules to tighten up on breaching NIL deals and forcing re-negotiations after each season. Schools are not endless pots of money, even though we may think that. Even donor fans will demand some controls to ensure performance of the NIL agreements.

It would be fitting if UT sues Nico for the difference between his UT deal and the new UT QB's deal, assuming it exceeds the value of Nico's UT deal. Also, it is likely that all conferences adopt the SEC rule on transfer between conference teams.

Most of the conferences used to have a rule regarding intraconference transfers. I’m surprised actually that it went away. If I recall some had a 2 year rule when transfers had to sit one year.I’m old and might be misremembering but I also think some required permission from their original team to transfer.

 

[SuFTW]

I honestly see UCLA as his best shot most rumblings from programs on that list won’t touch him. Tulane won’t pay enough, they couldn’t hold on to Mensah. Rumor has it Nico and several other players started threatening holdouts in Dec to get more NIL for the extra playoff games. This is a trend that will continue but with the SEC putting in their portal restriction it creates an interesting dynamic. SEC teams will focus their NIL budgets on non-SEC transfers driving up the market for those players while simultaneously limiting the market for SEC exiles.

Has UCLA changed there mind or needs? Apparently they passed this past winter.

Some of the other schools that were reached out to in the winter window were Notre Dame, USC, UCLA, and Texas Tech. The Fighting Irish, like Oregon, were not interested. Making the move for both USC and UCLA didn't make much sense at the time. Texas Tech at least listened, but also didn’t make a move.

 

[BKCuse]

I’m still pissed about Gus Edwards …

Gus would’ve been a beast for us.

 

[ImperialOrange]

Will be hilarious if this guy ends up with less money.

Not sure how many non SEC suitors even have 2.5m to offer much less 4.

 

[FloridaCuse]

Some things in this article in the NY Post seem to be a little different. This one says it was all his dad's doing, not an agent. This also says players on many teams that were in the college football playoffs tried to negotiate more NIL $ to play the additional games. If true, this is getting even more out of hand.

Pressure growing on Nico Iamaleava’s dad after $8 million Tennessee standoff went wrong

Like many already suspected, Nico Iamaleava’s father, Nic, played a major role in his son’s drama and departure from Tennessee — despite his denial.

nypost.com

 

[FireballPhil]

Most of the conferences used to have a rule regarding intraconference transfers. I’m surprised actually that it went away. If I recall some had a 2 year rule when transfers had to sit one year.I’m old and might be misremembering but I also think some required permission from their original team to transfer.

I think you are correct, but things have changed so much who can keep track. But I distinctly remember two years automatic for inter-conference transfers instead of one like a normal transfer. The permission also rings the right bells, but I had forgotten that until you mentioned it.

 

[wfschrec]

Has UCLA changed there mind or needs? Apparently they passed this past winter.

Some of the other schools that were reached out to in the winter window were Notre Dame, USC, UCLA, and Texas Tech. The Fighting Irish, like Oregon, were not interested. Making the move for both USC and UCLA didn't make much sense at the time. Texas Tech at least listened, but also didn’t make a move.

UCLA was the only one I had no info on which was why I said based on the rumblings from other schools. The only UCLA alum I knew used to empty my waste basket at the office.

 

[wfschrec]

Some things in this article in the NY Post seem to be a little different. This one says it was all his dad's doing, not an agent. This also says players on many teams that were in the college football playoffs tried to negotiate more NIL $ to play the additional games. If true, this is getting even more out of hand.

Pressure growing on Nico Iamaleava’s dad after $8 million Tennessee standoff went wrong

Like many already suspected, Nico Iamaleava’s father, Nic, played a major role in his son’s drama and departure from Tennessee — despite his denial.

nypost.com

Confirms what I said above about the playoff shenanigans

 

[kirbivore]

Some things in this article in the NY Post seem to be a little different. This one says it was all his dad's doing, not an agent. This also says players on many teams that were in the college football playoffs tried to negotiate more NIL $ to play the additional games. If true, this is getting even more out of hand.

Pressure growing on Nico Iamaleava’s dad after $8 million Tennessee standoff went wrong

Like many already suspected, Nico Iamaleava’s father, Nic, played a major role in his son’s drama and departure from Tennessee — despite his denial.

nypost.com

The NCAA is useless but when the super conference breaks away just have collective bargaining and be done with the madness.

 

[HtownOrange]

Some things in this article in the NY Post seem to be a little different. This one says it was all his dad's doing, not an agent. This also says players on many teams that were in the college football playoffs tried to negotiate more NIL $ to play the additional games. If true, this is getting even more out of hand.

Pressure growing on Nico Iamaleava’s dad after $8 million Tennessee standoff went wrong

Like many already suspected, Nico Iamaleava’s father, Nic, played a major role in his son’s drama and departure from Tennessee — despite his denial.

nypost.com

It will be interesting to see how this all shakes out. Presently,

- NIL is NOT pay for play, at least on paper and for the time being.
- Whether the made the opening contacts or not, the contractual view is that he is the agent of the player/son.
- If players get extra money for post-season play, then the fine line between student/athlete and university employee is faded
- Alternatively, if players receive extra pay for post-season, players could be viewed as contractors, which may be worse for the players.

 

[CuseBlood44]

 

[OrangeFreek]

No thanks

 

[Cuse12]

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What is going on lol college football is so wild these days…

 

[Cuse4455]

Dawg if we got Nico lmfao.

 

[SanDiegoCuse]